Program Description

Office of the Director

The Office of the Director provides comprehensive leadership and direction for the Department, including policy development and implementation, planning and accountability, service integration, customer service, the formation and maintenance of partnerships with non-governmental service providers, and human resource management. Further, the Office of the Director facilitates external liaison and communications, provides overall guidance and leadership of health and social service initiatives, and ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Contact Victoria Buckland of the HHS - Administration and Support at 240.777.1211 or Joshua Watters of the Office of Management and Budget at 240.777.2768 for more information regarding this department's operating budget.